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This is an accounting of books I have read, books I intend to read, and books recently purchased. They might not be on an actual shelf as I am running out of space on shelves. I am trying to make a goal of reading before purchasing. And to make my stacks of unread books smaller than my wish list at Amazon (HA!).

I have been concentrating on the sense of place, nature, the environment and sharing our talents. Many of my impulse and planned purchases have centered on the idea of giving workshops, encouraging connection to the land,  or leading a book club.

My intention in publishing these selections as part of the Tuesday Twelve is twofold. What are you reading; what has brought inspiration to your endeavors or where are you heading in the future. Please share a post and let us know. My second purpose is to offer a glimpse into what topics will be soon appearing in The Dailies or workshops coming in the future.

1. Blessed Unrest
(Paul Hawken)

2. Making Journals By Hand
(Jason Thompson)

3. A Trail through Leaves: The Journal as a Path to Place
(Hannah Hinchman)

4. Hiking Michigan’s Upper Peninsula:
A Guide to the Greatest Hiking Adventures in the U.P.
(Eric Hansen)

5. This Common Ground: Seasons on an Organic Farm
 (Scott Chaskey)

6. Nature Smart: Awesome Projects to
Make with Mother’s Nature’s Help
(Dein, Krautwurst, Anderson, Rhatigan & Smith)

7. The Language of Landscape
(Anne Whiston Spirin)

8. The Alphabet of Trees: A Guide to Nature Writing
(Christian McEwan and Mark Strand)

9. Fresh Water: Women Writing on the Great Lakes
(Alison Swan)

10. Home Ground: Language for an American Landscape
(Barry Lopez and Debra Gwartney)

11. Big Purple Mommy: Nurturing Our Creative Work,
Our Children, and Ourselves
(Coleen Hubbard)

12. Into the Field: A Guide to Locally Focused Teaching
(Nature Literacy Series Vol. 3) (Nature Literacy Series No. 3)

 To Nature writers and those who wish to bring hope to community–Please share your thoughts on inspiring works you have read.

Don’t forget to check out KimNixon.com for more Inspiration!